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A year of new frontiers for the Irish in Scotland
From the first civic St Patrick’s Day parade in Glasgow to an Irish Scottish space conference, its has been a year of broken barriers
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Mar 295 min read
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Supporters to hail Hibernian's history
THIS year, Hibernian Football Club celebrates its 150th anniversary with a series of events to commemorate the landmark occasion
Brian Duffy
Mar 274 min read
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QMU Men and Ladies enjoy University Leagues success
SCOTLAND’S University Leagues for 2024/25 reached their climax recently in both the men’s and ladies’ competitions
Niall Mulvenna
Mar 201 min read
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Make your way to Malones this St Patrick's Day weekend!
IF YOU'RE planning on celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Edinburgh, there are plenty of events to choose from, but one that should...
The Irish Voice
Mar 42 min read
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Celebrations of Irishness at St Patrick’s Day events
THE month of March will once again see great celebrations of Ireland and Irishness up and down the country
The Irish Voice
Feb 282 min read
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Connollys have some exciting plans for 2025
DUNEDIN Connollys GFC have started the year on a social footing with some pre-season runs every Wednesday
Michael Jordan
Feb 182 min read
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Caledonia Calling (Part 4)
THERE'S no point in becoming an emigrant unless you’re making plans to improve yourself in some way
Johnny Foley
Jan 165 min read
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New book showcases Connolly's early writings
EDINBURGH’S radical bookshop, Lighthouse, was the venue for the first of two book launches in Scotland about James Connolly's early writings
Michael Brady
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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Caledonia Calling (Part 3)
NOW that I’d become more immersed as a migrant in the east of Scotland, the reality of life over the seas from home started to sink in
Johnny Foley
Nov 22, 20246 min read
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Best in business recognised at Causeway Awards
THE best of Scottish and Irish business was celebrated in October with the eighth annual Causeway Awards in Edinburgh
Dan McGinty
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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2024 is the year of Comhaltas!
2024 could quite easily be termed the Year of Comhaltas Ceoltóirà Éireann in Scotland
Gerard Gough
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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Consulate at forefront of community events
TEAM Ireland were kept busy supporting Irish artists and producers as the world’s largest festival took over the city of Edinburgh
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Oct 16, 20244 min read
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Caledonia calling (Part 2)
LAST month, I delved into the memory box about the time in my life when I was starting my new chapter in Edinburgh
Johnny Foley
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Coming together to celebrate heritage
LATE last month, the Consulate General of Ireland hosted the Irish Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Celebrating 250 years of St Patrick’s Church
OCTOBER 9, 2024, marks a significant date in the life of St Patrick’s in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh
The Irish Voice
Sep 17, 20246 min read
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Caledonia calling (Part 1)
IT'S FUNNY how something can just jog your memory back to a different time in your life
Johnny Foley
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Festival of fun and friendship in Donegal
Mairead McEnroe (Glasgow Mary) I ARRIVED in Dungloe, super excited to have been given the opportunity to represent Glasgow at the 2024...
The Irish Voice
Sep 17, 20246 min read
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Connolly's Edinburgh is disappearing
COMEDIAN Jason Manford recently when he said that even if he sold out all his gigs at the Edinburgh Fringe, he would still make a loss
Jim Slaven
May 14, 20245 min read
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Busy period for Celtic connections
THE first quarter of 2024 has been an exceptionally busy one for the Consulate, with multiple events across Scotland
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Apr 9, 20246 min read
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